MAY 1, 2026
Court Found Juvenile Used Force to Commit Rape at Youth Home
The Supreme Court of Ohio upheld a rape adjudication of a teen in a youth home for pressuring another teen into having intercourse and restraining him during the act.
APRIL 30, 2026
Featured Decision: Apparel Maker Not Entitled to Commercial Activity Tax Refund
Summit County Common Pleas Court’s specialized docket for mental health recently met the standards to earn its final recertification from the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Statements Suspect Made to Police After Waiving His Right to an Attorney Can Be Used in Prosecution
A Hamilton County suspect’s rights under the Ohio and U.S. constitutions were not violated when, after he was appointed a lawyer, he met with police, signed a written waiver to speak with them, and confessed to several crimes, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
APRIL 29, 2026
The state does not owe compensation to an oil and gas waste injection company for the temporary closure of two wells in Trumbull County suspected of causing earthquakes, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Customer Charges for Operating Older Power Plants Upheld
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) rejected a claim that consumers overpaid $74.5 million for the operation of two coal-fired power plants, partially owned by the Ohio Power Company (AEP Ohio), which lost money on electricity generation in 2018 and 2019. The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed that decision.
APRIL 28, 2026
Court May Not Retroactively Rewrite Statute to Apply to Same-Sex Couple’s Parental Rights Dispute
An Ohio appeals court exceeded its authority when it ordered a trial court to determine if a same-sex couple “would have been married” if same-sex marriage had been legal in Ohio during the couple’s relationship, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
MAY 4, 2026
Legal Legacy: Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer
Thomas J. Moyer served as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio for more than two decades. During his tenure, he ushered in a wave of modernization and reform, with leadership that extended well beyond the courtroom and reshaped how Ohio’s courts functioned.
MAY 1, 2026
Legal Legacy: The Magna Carta to Modern Law
A look back at how the “Great Charter” has shaped the legal system
On May 1, 1958, the United States celebrated its first Law Day, as ordered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Since that inaugural observance, Law Day has served as an annual reminder of the rule of law and its importance in promoting liberty and justice.
APRIL 21, 2026
Legal Legacy: Justice Beyond the Courtroom
This month, the Supreme Court of Ohio traveled to Carrollton to hear three cases before a unique audience: more than 900 high school students. The visit to Carroll County was part of the Supreme Court’s long-running Off-Site Court Program, which brings oral arguments into local high schools across the state.
MARCH 17, 2026
Justice’s Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
Ohioans might be open to increasing the 70-year age limit for judges to run for office, but only by a few more years, and as long as the judges leave the bench when they reach their 80s, according to research conducted by Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer.
MARCH 12, 2026
Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Looks Forward to New Judgeship Appointment
A new general and domestic relations judge is taking the bench at the Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court.
MAY 7, 2026
Webinar Helps Courts Navigate Complex Dynamics of Domestic Violence
Children who grow up in homes where domestic violence occurs may be affected both directly and indirectly by abusive behavior toward a parent. Some children may be caught in the crossfire, and some will witness violent acts.
Importance of Free Speech Highlighted at Civility Symposium
Constitutional scholars, lawyers, and judges emphasized both the protection of free speech and the importance of civility in public discourse during the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Civility Symposium.
APRIL 29, 2026
Supreme Court Highlights Reentry Support Efforts During Second Chance Month
April is Second Chance Month, a national observance dedicated to building awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals to reintegrate into society successfully.
Awards Announced for Court Improvements to Assist Children and Families
Funding and technical assistance have been awarded to enhance Ohio court operations for children and families and to improve outcomes for youth. The grants, totaling $912,400, and the technical support were announced by the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Children and Families Section in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
APRIL 27, 2026
Supreme Court Recertifies Summit County Specialized Docket
Summit County Common Pleas Court’s specialized docket for mental health recently met the standards to earn its final recertification from the Supreme Court of Ohio.
APRIL 24, 2026
February Ohio Bar Exam Results Announced
The Supreme Court of Ohio today released the results from the February 2026 Ohio Bar Examination. A total of 338 aspiring attorneys took the exam, and 143 – or 42% – passed. Of the 116 examinees who took the exam for the first time, 71 (61%) received a passing score. The successful examinees represent 38 Ohio counties and seven states.
MAY 7, 2026
Whitehall officials targeted in recall election react to Ohio Supreme Court ruling: WBNS
Whitehall officials targeted in an ongoing recall effort are speaking publicly for the first time since the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Sunday that petitioners fell short of the number of signatures needed to trigger a recall election.
OH Supreme Court decides petitions to recall Whitehall's mayor, councilmembers are invalid: WSYX
The Ohio Supreme Court determined that three recall petitions certified by Whitehall's city clerk to require a recall election for the mayor and two councilmembers are not valid.